Live from Milan: Japanese architect Toyo Ito has designed Mayuhana, a light featuring a triple skin of delicate fibre mesh, for Yamagiwa (see previous post).
Once again, photos are by Nacasa & Partners.
Here is a short product description provided by Yamagiwa:
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This series was created by reeling string around a mold the way thread is spun off a cocoon. The softness of the light reminiscent of a traditional Japanese portable paper lantern (Bon-bori) is enhanced by the light coming through the double and triple shelters, and brings to mind the image of light depicted in Junichiro Tanizaki’s “In Praise of Shadows” (In-ei Raisan).
>> see all dezeen’s coverage of Milan 2007 here.
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Posted by Marcus Fairs
June 28th, 2007 at 12:57 am
how can I purchase a Toyo ito light fixture? Where do I find out the prices? Thanks, Ann
July 1st, 2007 at 12:36 am
Toyo Ito is magnificant. And congratulations to Yamagiwa for working with such a great and illustrious artist.
His mayuhana lamp is the lamp that I have been dreaming about for years.
How can I acquire this beautiful lamp? And I would be very grateful to receive a Yamagiwa catalogue.
I am also grateful that you continue to enhance the world with beautiful products.
My thanks to you for your reply,
Margaret Shelly
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July 11th, 2007 at 7:35 am
Is the wonderful lamp available to purchase?
April 3rd, 2008 at 5:03 am
hello,please where can we purchase this lamp ,we are based in paris and we want to use it i a restaurant project .thank you for a prompt reply.